Category Archives: Center Store

The Grocery Headquarters Private Label Trailblazer Awards recognize outstanding private label manufacturers for their innovative excellence and leadership in the grocery industry. By Carol … Continue reading →

Imports, specialties and craft brews are re-energizing the beer market. By Richard Turcsik The recession, coupled with shifts in consu­mers’ tastes to wine, cocktails … Continue reading →

Pets—and their owners—are flipping over the latest items in the pet care aisle and begging for more. By Richard Turcsik Maybe you can’t teach … Continue reading →

Salty snacks sales are on the rise and snacking events like the Super Bowl can help retailers improve other categories within the center store. … Continue reading →

Breakfast items are bringing new energy to the frozen foods aisle. By Richard Turcsik Thanks to an ever-grow­ing array of convenient, creative and better-for-you … Continue reading →

Ready-to-eat cereal suppliers add fiber and antioxidants to appeal to shoppers who want a healthy start to their mornings. By Craig Levitt It’s the … Continue reading →

While beer is heavily promoted throughout the summer, consistent merchandising can bring steady sales all year long. By Nora Caley While beer and barbecues … Continue reading →

New and drastically improved items are transforming the frozen dinner case. By Richard Turcsik On tonight’s menu: Chopped Beef Steak, featuring tender chopped beef … Continue reading →

Consumers’ creativity and desire to save money, along with the availability of high-quality products, continue to drive sales in the baking mix category. By … Continue reading →

While budget-friendly pasta has shown its resilience during the recession, an influx of better-for-you varieties ensures long-term success and profitability of the category. By … Continue reading →

Customers are looking to replicate the coffee house experience at home, spurring sales of premium roasts, flavored coffees and blends. By Richard Turcsik Here’s … Continue reading →

Smaller portions and “better-for-you” options are driving ice cream sales. By Craig Levitt When summer rolls around, there are a couple givens in Amer­ican … Continue reading →

The retail pizza category is sizzling, thanks to new products and varieties. By Seth Mendelson The pizza category is hot in supermarkets. And, many … Continue reading →

Candy offers consumers an affordable—yet profitable—treat. By Richard Turcsik Retailers’ sweet dreams are made of this: high-margin, quick-turning impulse items that require little shelf … Continue reading →

After sluggish sales in 2009, top beer importers are putting much advertising and promotion effort into the summer season. By Craig Levitt When times … Continue reading →

Exciting new varietals, coupled with creative marketing and advertising programs, ensure that wine remains the year-round beverage of choice for many adult consumers. By … Continue reading →

Bulk bins appeal to shoppers seeking bargains and the adventurous who want to try new items, but variety, cleanliness and promotion are key to … Continue reading →

Sales of baked beans, condiments and other barbecue “fixins” rise with the temperatures. By Richard Turcsik Backyard barbecues con­jure up memories of an unforgettable … Continue reading →

As consumers continue to embrace the flavor and health benefits of olive oil, experts predict sales will double over the next decade. Craig Levitt … Continue reading →

Spices are an easy and economical way to magically transform a meal. By Richard Turcsik Variety is the spice of life, so it’s only … Continue reading →

As Frozen Food Month approaches, ethnic cuisine draws consumers to the frozen food aisle. By Craig Levitt Once the land of peas and ice … Continue reading →

The outlook for beverages is bubbly thanks to intriguing product introductions and smart pricing strategies. By Richard Turcsik The beverage category is getting healthier … Continue reading →

Candy companies and other makers of Easter items are rolling out new products, promotions and packaging. By Nora Caley While consumers are just re­covering … Continue reading →

Larger pack sizes, in-store displays and innovative products continue to pace supermarket beer sales. By Craig Levitt It may be time for retailers and … Continue reading →